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Gem set and diamond choker/bracelet, René Boivin, 1980s
Estimate
7,500 - 9,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- René Boivin
- Gold, silver, cultured pearls, kunzite and diamonds
Designed as six rows of cultured pearls of grey and cream colour, to a clasp collet-set with an oval kunzite and accented with circular-cut kunzites and brilliant-cut diamonds, can be worn as a bracelet with grey pearls, length approximately 160mm, or with the grey and cream pearls to make a choker, necklace length approximately 320mm, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Maker's marks. Estimated large kunzite measurement approximately 21.5 x 15.5 x 14.8 = 32.9 carats. Estimated total kunzite weight approximately 35.00-40.00 carats. Kunzites of orangy pink colour, transparent, eye clean, minor abrasions to the facet edges. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00-2.00 carats. Diamonds bright and lively. The pearls of grey body colour are simulated pearls, with strong rose and green overtones, high lustre. Cultured pearls of white body colour with strong rose and green overtones, some pitting to nacre and uneven nacre, medium lustre. Secure clasps. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Françoise Cailles.